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Department of Social Development Substance Abuse Line 24hr helpline

South Africa · Nationwide Counselors, Peers, Volunteers Available 24/7
Substance useAbuse & domestic violenceAnxietyBullyingDementia & AlzheimersDepression

Department of Social Development Substance Abuse Line 24hr helpline offers 24/7, free and confidential support by phone, text...

Tollfree

Availability

Call Available 24/7
WhatsApp
Monday
08:00–17:00
Tuesday
08:00–17:00
Wednesday
08:00–17:00
Thursday
08:00–17:00
Friday
08:00–17:00
Saturday
08:00–17:00
Sunday
08:00–17:00
Text Available 24/7

Who this service supports

Support forEveryone, All topics
Who may answerCounselors, Peers, Volunteers
Directory informationSource last verified February 4, 2026

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